hot water, then let dry without wiping, and rub
with glycerine. At night use cold cream, and wear gloves.

BLEEDING.

Very hot water is a prompt checker of bleeding, besides, if it is clean, as
it should be, it aids in sterilizing our wound.

TREATMENT FOR CRAMP.

Wherever friction can be conveniently applied, heat will be generated by
it, and the muscle again reduced to a natural condition; but if the pains
proceed from the contraction of some muscle located internally, burnt
brandy is an excellent remedy.

A severe attack which will not yield to this simple treatment may be
conquered by administering a small dose of laudanum or ether, best given
under medical supervision.

TREATMENT FOR COLIC.

Castor oil, given as soon as the symptoms of colic manifest themselves, has
frequently afforded relief. At any rate, the irritating substances may be
expelled from the alimentary canal before the pains will subside. All local
remedies will be ineffectual, and consequently the purgative should be
given in large doses until a copious vacuation is produced. {346}

[Illustration: THE DOCTOR'S VISIT.]

TREATMENT FOR HEARTBURN.

If soda, taken in small quantities after meals, does not relieve the
distress, one may rest assured that the fluid is an alkali and requires an
acid treatment. Proceed, after eating, to squeeze ten drops of lemon-juice
into a small quantity of water, and swallow it. The habit of daily life
should be made to conform to the laws of health, or local treatment will
prove futile.

BILIOUSNESS.

For biliousness, squeeze the juice of a lime or small lemon into half a
glass of cold water, then stir in a little baking soda and drink while it
foams. This receipt will also relieve sick headache if taken at the
beginning.

TURPENTINE APPLICATIONS.

Mix turpentine and lard in equal parts. Warmed and rubbed on the chest, it
is a safe, reliable and mild counter irritant and revulsent in minor lung
complications. {347}

TREATMENT FOR MUMPS.

It is very important that the face and neck be kept warm. Avoid catching
cold, and regulate the stomach and bowels, because, when aggravated, this
disease is communicated to other glands, and assumes there a serious form.
Rest and quiet, with a good condition of the general health, will throw off
this disease without further inconvenience.

TREATMENT FOR FELON.

All medication, such as poulticing, anointing, and the applications of
lotions, is but useless waste o